Hotels near Ximending, Taipei

I’ve been to many hostels, but this is definitely one of the best I’ve stayed in. One of the biggest plus points for me is the location — it’s only about a 2-minute walk to Ximending, which is super convenient. When I arrived, everything was clean and modern. What really makes me happy in a hostel is cleanliness, and this place definitely delivers. And the TOWELS — that’s everything to me! The staff are also very nice, friendly, and speak English, which makes everything so much easier. The rooms are fully air-conditioned even when it’s already 17°C outside. Another amazing bonus: free laundry! Honestly, that’s such a big deal when traveling. What I appreciated the most was how kind and accommodating the staff were. My checkout was on March 7 at 11 AM, but my flight was at 12 AM the next morning (March 8). They kindly allowed me to leave my things and stay around the hostel while I explored Taipei for the day. When I came back before heading to the airport, they even let me take a shower before my flight. That kind of hospitality really means a lot to travelers. This is probably one of my favorite hostels now, and I can’t wait to come back!

Great location—super close to the airport and MRT, which made getting around really easy. The common room was a nice space to eat food from outside, but it would be even better with a microwave for reheating

Worth every penny! The location is excellent — just a minute’s walk from Ximen Metro Station Exit 6 and right in the heart of Ximending. The room was very clean, spacious, and comfortable. Perfect for exploring the area. Highly recommended!

Nice hotel for business or family travel. The breakfast buffet was good, and they did made some changes to the spread daily. The kids liked the foods and room.

I had a great stay at Papa Whale Hotel in Ximending, Taipei! Before my trip, I emailed them with a few questions, and the staff responded promptly every time. When I arrived a bit early before check-in, I could comfortably wait in the lobby, which was really nice and cozy. The staff were super helpful and spoke English very well. The hotel’s location is fantastic—right in Ximending, close to the night market and within walking distance to convenience stores, the MRT, and lots of great spots. It’s a popular place for tourists, so it tends to be fully booked often. I also opted for the breakfast buffet, which was really convenient. They had a good variety of dishes, including some nice shabu and other options, so I didn’t have to go out hunting for food in the morning—definitely worth it. The price overall was quite reasonable and good value for what you get. As for the room, I chose a basement room, which was actually quiet and cozy. The bed was comfortable, and I slept very well. The bathroom was nice, and the lighting was good. The housekeeping staff cleaned the room every day and always asked for permission politely if I was still inside—really considerate. While the room wasn’t super large, it was modern and clean. If I needed anything extra, the staff were always happy to help. It’s a short walk to the main Ximending walking street, and once you get used to it, it’s really convenient. Plus, there are lots of nice spots for photos if you like taking pictures. Overall, I slept really well and had a great experience. I’d definitely stay at Papa Whale again if I have the chance! 🩵

I chose this hotel because it is just an eight-minute walk from Ximen Station exit 1. Check in was smooth (the staff member I interacted with was lovely) and my room was very comfortable. There are plenty of restaurants and convenience stores nearby.

The location is only 2-3min walk to the MRTs and bus stations. Also delightfully near shops and food stores. The room provided to us was clean (Like really clean, no smell, stains or molds, just squeeky clean), spacious for 2 travellers, and it was convenient to check in and out. Bathroom is big and water pressure was strong. The person from the reception area was friendly and receiving of us when we arrived. I highly recommend this hotel, and would consider staying here should I be in the area again.

Location was excellent. It was 5 minutes walk from mrt station. Convenient and food available easily as it was just nearby busy ximending. Room is big and have side table for my luggage.

Many times travelling to Taipei and staying at B6 Ximen ! Great hotel. Not to big, no need to wait for elevator! Bed very comfy! Shower is nice good warm pressure! Great cleaning staff.  They even give you some drinks in the fridge.   Lots in the surroundings too! 7-11 right next door!

Room was clean, very near to the shops like dondonki. There’s free use of microwave free hot and vold water and coffee located in reception area. ☺️